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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump has already tested the bounds of the Constitution governing presidential power several times in the first months of his second term.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Importantly, this intelligent exploration is bounded by guardrails that provide the necessary limits for survival and efficient path selection.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Reyes and her team measured stellar quakes in 27 stars from the open cluster Messier 67 (M67), a loosely bound group of over 500 stars.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But Democrats say the bills are an attack on a system that is rightfully reviewing a record-high number of executive actions from President Trump that exceed the bounds of the law.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump has already tested the bounds of the Constitution governing presidential power several times in the first months of his second term.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
For example, the east inner region is bounded by Central Avenue, Eastway Drive, Wendover Road, Randolph Road and the John Belk and Brookshire freeways.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Importantly, this intelligent exploration is bounded by guardrails that provide the necessary limits for survival and efficient path selection.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Whereas Selena exudes ambition, Pete is inexplicably determined not to advance in his job — which is tricky, since Willie keeps killing his superiors, which means Pete’s bound to become captain eventually, if only by process of elimination.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Reyes and her team measured stellar quakes in 27 stars from the open cluster Messier 67 (M67), a loosely bound group of over 500 stars.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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But Trump remains defiant about the tariffs, much like Putin remains determined to continue Russia’s assault on Ukraine.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite a sentence that will likely mean spending the rest of her life in prison, Melody remains determined to prove her innocence.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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If such a situation arises, China will never accept it and will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Recently, Ruff has sounded like a coach who is intent on seeing things through with this Sabres team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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